Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded software and tooling for safety-critical automated test infrastructure. You'll be working cross-functionally to develop sensor emulators and test frameworks.Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain production-quality C++ applications for embedded Linux, with a focus on low-latency, high-performance user- and kernel-space solutions
• Design Python-based automation frameworks and tooling to streamline test execution, integration, and performance validation
• Build and expand hardware/software sensor emulators, and maintain and extend existing test assets and validation frameworks
• Integrate embedded software with FPGA-based and ECU hardware over interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and CAN
• Test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, executing end-to-end verification strategies to ensure product quality and reliability

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong C++ development skills focused on low-latency, high-performance code in user (and ideally kernel) space
• Extensive Linux development experience, including networking and system-level programming
• Proficiency with Python and test automation (e.g., Pytest), plus Git, build systems (e.g., Bazel), and unit testing frameworks (e.g., GTest)
• Hands-on experience building hardware/software integration test frameworks using embedded interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Linux kernel development and device driver implementation, including embedded software for ARM cores using Xilinx SDK and MPSoC platforms
• Experience with Yocto or Petalinux, and familiarity with FPGA development, System Verilog, and HDL verification
• Experience with high-speed protocols (PCIe, MIPI CSI-2), Precision Time Protocol (PTP / IEEE 1588), and Automotive Ethernet
• Ability to read and analyze electronic schematics, with knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing workflows

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


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This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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